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ALVIN SHAPIRO Obituary

Shapiro, Alvin Formerly of Needham, on October 23, 2014. Beloved husband of Millie (Grossman) Shapiro. Dear son of the late Myer and Ann (Fishbein) Shapiro. Devoted father of Marc Shapiro and his wife Gail O'Brien, Bruce Shapiro and his wife Kim, Todd Shapiro and his wife Debbie. Dear grandfather of Tyler, Russell, Sydney, Chandler, Spencer, Matthew, Madison. Dear brother-in-law of Lynda and Lenny Glassman. Devoted brother of the late Marsha Aaron. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at 2:00pm. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park. Shiva will be announced at services. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445 or Beth Israel-Deaconess Medical Center, Office of Development, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215. Brezniak-Rodman Chapel brezniakrodman.com 'Family Owned"

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 24 to Oct. 25, 2014.

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October 27, 2014

Dear Millie and a Family, We were so saddened to hear about Alvin. He was a gentle, honest man and he will be missed. Carol and Bob Flashner

October 27, 2014

We were so saddened to learn about your loss and offer our deepest condolences. We were in DC on a family visit when Gérald called to advise us of Alvin'passing
Anne and Arthur Robbins

October 26, 2014

Todd, Deb and your entire families,

Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prays are with you at this difficult time.

Tim and Karen Poulin and family.

October 26, 2014

Our condolence to your family.
Francine-Futran-Robbins @Family
Port Orange Florida

October 26, 2014

Dear Millie and family,Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Alvin was a very special,man, quiet, considerate,and most thoughtful. May he rest in peace. Rhoda and Bob

Carl Davis

October 25, 2014

Dear Millie,and family.
So sorry for your loss.
Alvin was a great neighbor and friend.A true MENSCH.

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